Wednesday 18 March 2020, 12-4pm Event Space and Atrium, Davison Building

Diversity schemes and organisations (for BAME, low socioeconomic, LGBTQ+, Disability or long term health condition groups)

Diversity Careers Fair

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Student Societies and Collectives

Feminism SocietyThe principle aim of the Feminism society is to provide an inclusive environment that raises awareness of and campaigns for intersectional gender equality. We also hold weekly meetings to discuss and debate issues surrounding feminism.

African & Caribbean Society (ACS) aims to enrich awareness of the different cultures of African and Caribbean nations. We provide a wide range of opportunities for our members to take part in engaging and enjoyable activities. We want to educate and empower our members through our various cultural and social events.

LGBT+ SocietyLGBT+ society aim to maintain a strong LGBT+ Community and to be a fun and friendly support network for both members and non-members of the Society. We also focus on the welfare of our members, and look to engage in awareness and visibility campaigns and outreach work, both on and off campus.

Disabled Students CollectiveWe’re here to make the lives of disabled students better at Royal Holloway and anyone who self-identifies as disabled can join us - there is no specific criteria and you do NOT have to ‘prove’ that you're disabled. By signing up you can come to our events throughout the year, we have lots of fun things planned!

WISDOM (Women in Information Security Domain Or Mathematics) We are a group of postgraduate students and staff looking to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment within the Information Security and Mathematics departments. We run regular events welcome to all, including seated yoga, discussion groups and film evenings (showcasing gender diversity).

Women of Colour CollectiveThe Women of Colour Collective is a community space and we aim to address the impact of race, gender, sexuality, class and other factors on the lives of Femmes of colour across campus. We also have a mission to end discrimination through education, as well as enhance the awareness of mental health issues on campus and provide a safe space where we can offer help, advice and support.

Thank you to the Student Societies and Collectives who have collaborated on this event.Graduate roles, placements and internship opportunities for all!

Women Students CollectiveThe Women Students Collective supports the activities and interests of women students on campus. It is free to join and we run events and campaigns throughout the year.

To find out more about the Student Societies and Collectives, visit su.rhul.ac.uk N.B this is not an exhaustive list, but a selection of opportunities you might want to explore to kick-start your job search.

Scheme Sector Diversity Focus WebsiteAmos Bursary Various African/Caribbean

malesamosbursary.org.uk

Aspiring Solicitors Legal All groups aspiringsolicitors.co.uk

Bright Network Various All groups brightnetwork.co.uk

Government Legal Service Summer Diversity Scheme

Legal All groups aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/legal-work-experience/gls-diversity-summer-scheme

Helen Kennedy Foundation Various All groups hkf.org.uk

Mama Youth Project TV and media All groups mamayouth.org.uk

PACT Indie Diversity Training Scheme

Television and Film All groups diversity.pact.co.uk/indie-diversity-

training-scheme.html

Black Solicitors Network Legal BAME blacksolicitorsnetwork.co.uk

Charity Works Fast-Track

Charities BAME charity-works.co.uk/taster-programme

Civil Service Fast Stream Public sector BAME faststream.gov.uk/summer-diversity-internship-programme

Creative Access Media BAME creativeaccess.org.uk

Windsor Fellowship - various programmes

Various BAME windsor-fellowship.org/programmes

Project Noir TV and media BAME facebook.com/groups/officialprojectnoir

Rare Recruitment Various BAME rarerecruitment.co.uk

SEO London Various BAME Low socioeconomic

seo-london.org

Taylor Bennett Foundation PR and Communications

BAME taylorbennettfoundation.org

BBC Extend Hub TV and media Disability bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships/extend/extend

Change 100 Leonard Cheshire Disability

Various Disability/long term health condition

leonardcheshire.org

EmployAbility Various Disability/long term health condition

employability.org.uk

Explore the Law (part of My Plus Students Club)

Legal Disability / long term health condition

explorethelaw.com

My Plus Students Club Various Disability/long term health condition

myplusstudentsclub.com

MyGwork Various LGBT+ mygwork.com

Intermedia TV and media LGBT+ intermediauk.org

BAFTA Scholarships Television and Film

Low socioeconomic bafta.org/supporting-talent/scholarships

UpReach Various Low socioeconomic upreach.org.uk

Types of opportunities offered Opportunities for these year groups

Sponsor international studentsName of Employer Sector/Types of roles

Graduate Schemes/roles

Summer Placements/Internships

Year-long Placements

Insight Weeks and Days

Diversity schemes/events

Disability Support Network

First Years

Second Years Finalists Masters

PhD students

AccentureTechnology, Consulting, Business, Supply Chain, HR, Project Management

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Law ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Cancer Research UKCharities, Marketing, Finance, Funding, Policy, Scientific Strategy, Tech, HR

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Civil Service Public Sector ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Creative Access Media, Theatre, Publishing, Film, Music ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Enterprise Rent-a-Car Business and Management ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

FDM Group Technology, Business ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

GradJobs Various ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Investment 2020 Finance, Business and Marketing ✓ ✓ ✓

London Sport Project Leadership, Marketing, Business ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Police Now Public Sector ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Sparta Global Technology, Business, Project Management ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Diversity Support Networks and Charities

myGworkmyGwork is a business platform for LGBT+ business professionals and their allies. On our network, members can find other professionals, become or seek mentors, browse job vacancies at over 100 LGBT+ friendly businesses, and keep up to date on LGBT+ events and news.

MyPlus Students' ClubMyPlus Students’ Club provides essential careers advice to the 14% of students with a disability or long-term health condition. We work with top graduate employers and university services to help students realise their career potential.

Taylor Bennett FoundationThe Taylor Bennett Foundation is a charity that exists to encourage black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) graduates to pursue a career in communications. We do this through our award-winning PR training programme, and internship and mentoring programmes.

Pink NewsPinkNews is the brand for the global LGBT+ community and the next generation. Our mission is to inform, inspire change and empower people to be themselves.

SEO LondonSEO London prepare talented students from ethnic minority or low socioeconomic backgrounds for career success. We offer cross-industry opportunities in eight sectors, giving you the chance to explore what’s out there. Our long-established relationships with sponsor firms open doors to the best contacts and career opportunities.

Employers

Royal Holloway, University of London Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX +44 (0)1784 434455royalholloway.ac.uk

Contact us01784 443073 careers@royalholloway.ac.uk royalholloway.ac.uk/careers

These networks are also exhibiting at the fair. Find out what they are doing to make the workplace more inclusive and how they can help you with your career!